We are Devo! There's an island somewhere out there in the goddamn foggy laden deep blue sea. Here resides Dr. Moreau (Charles Laughton), he has a God complex and he is conducting experiments, turning animals into humans. Unsurprisingly and terrifyingly the results are not exactly a success! Tod Browning's Freaks was released this same year, and when watching Erle C. Kenton's Island of Lost Souls, it makes for…
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An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations.
Top Cast
Charles Laughton
Dr. Moreau
Richard Arlen
Edward Parker
Leila Hyams
Ruth Thomas
Bela Lugosi
The Sayer of the Law
Kathleen Burke
Lota the Panther Woman
Arthur Hohl
Montgomery
Stanley Fields
Capt. Davies
Paul Hurst
Capt. Donahue
Hans Steinke
Ouran
Tetsu Komai
M`ling
George Irving
Consul
Jack Bardette
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Evangelus Berbas
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Joe Bonomo
Beast (uncredited)
Buster Brodie
Pig Man - a Little Beast (uncredited)
Jacob Dance
Beast (uncredited)
Reviews
There is something almost "Hitler-esque" about Charles Laughton's performance in this stunningly eerie adaptation of HG Wells' novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau". I have to admit to a certain bewilderment as to the name change - if anything, it rather detracts from the original - but hey, I'm nitpicking. Laughton is perfect as the charismatic genius who is experimenting to turn animals into human beings. Not for us…
FAQ about Island of Lost Souls
What is Island of Lost Souls about?
An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations.
When was Island of Lost Souls released?
Island of Lost Souls was released in 1932.
What genres does Island of Lost Souls belong to?
Island of Lost Souls is categorised as Science Fiction, Horror.
Who stars in Island of Lost Souls?
The cast of Island of Lost Souls includes Charles Laughton, Richard Arlen, Leila Hyams, Bela Lugosi, Kathleen Burke.